Insights

In general, matters relating to collective bargaining and labor relations are governed exclusively by federal law, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). As a result, state laws that venture into the area of labor relations...

In the November 2006 election, San Francisco voters overwhelmingly voted for Proposition F, referred to as the “Paid Sick Leave Ordinance.” (Proposition F, San Francisco Admin. Code, Section 12W.2(d).) As...

Many employers correctly believe that their information technology (IT) support staff, who troubleshoot computer problems and keep IT systems running, perform work that is essential to the company’s business operations....

Many states require employers to allow employees time off, sometimes including paid time off, to vote in elections. These laws vary widely, and it is important that you know your obligations in each state within which you...

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of California affirmed that an offer of employment described as “employment-at-will” was unambiguous, and left the employer free to terminate the employment relationship at...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled on August 22, 2006 that damage awards for non-physical injury, such as emotional distress and harm to reputation, are not subject to federal income taxes....

The Family and Medical Leave Act (the “FMLA”), 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq., provides that “eligible employees” are entitled to a total of twelve workweeks of leave per year to care for a newborn or newly-adopted...

Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (the “NLRA”) guarantees the right of employees to engage in “concerted activities for the purpose of bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.” 29 U.S.C. § 157....

Most employers are aware that the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) protects the right of employees to form, join, or support labor unions. But unbeknownst to many employers, the NLRA protects not only...

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (the “ADEA”), as amended by the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”), provides that an individual’s waiver of potential age-discrimination claims is enforceable...